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Be Well

By Julie Ray

Sumits Yoga partners for health series

 e historic Levitt Shell has joined forces with Baptist Memorial Health Care to provide a health and wellness series.  e online programming features yoga, Pilates, mental  tness, healthy recipes, and more o erings geared toward wellness, prevention, and community health.

While the partnership might seem unlikely at  rst glance, Levitt Shell executive director Natalie Wilson says the series  ts perfectly with the organization’s mission to build community through music and education.

“We believe that as a public gathering space, we have an ethical responsibility to the health of our community, especially during a global pandemic,” says Wilson.

Ann Marie Wallace, senior community outreach coordinator for Baptist Memorial Health Care mirrors Wilson’s sentiments: “We are excited to partner with Levitt Shell on this free interactive health and wellness program for our community. Being able to stay active is more important than ever during this global pandemic.”  e healthy living programming is streamed through Facebook Live and other platforms to support ways to make a healthy lifestyle accessible for all. According to Wallace, the virtual aspect “can help reduce barriers to healthy living.”  e unique programming is suitable for the entire family and features other partners, including Sumits Yoga, Art of Living Foundation, and Edible Memphis. Times will vary.  e full schedule can be found on the Levitt Shell website and Facebook page.  is week’s programming will feature Morning Yoga and Pilates, in partnership with Sumits Yoga, on Saturday and Food Science 4 Kids, in partnership with Edible Memphis.

If you are interested in sponsoring an upcoming class or have another idea for programming, please contact Lauren Veline via email at lauren@levittshell.org.

LEVITTSHELL.ORG, VISIT THE LEVITT SHELL WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE, FULL SCHEDULE OFFERED EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THROUGH AUGUST, FREE.

VARIOUS DAYS & TIMES

August 13th - 19th

Elvis Dinner and Music Cruise

Memphis Riverboats, 45 S. Riverside, memphisriverboats.net,  ursday, August 13, 6 p.m., $66 Join Memphis Riverboats on a twohour Elvis Dinner Cruise including a bu et-style meal “Fit for a King” with some of Elvis’ favorite foods and an Elvis Tribute Performance.

Eco Printing & Natural Dying with Sophie Bloch

Arrow Creative, 2535 Broad, Saturday, August 15, 6-7:30 p.m. $68 Participants will create a silk chi on and silk charmeuse scarf by composing designs with items found in nature.

Online Author Event with Sarah M. Broom in Conversation with Imani Perry

novelmemphis.com,  ursday, August 16, 6 p.m. Join the author and guest to discuss  e Yellow House, a memoir about a hundred years of family history and the relationship to home in a neglected area of one of America’s most mythologized cities.

Motown & Margaritas

Tin Roof, 315 Beale, Sunday, August 16, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy $5 margarita specials, a tasty menu, and Motown music on the large outdoor patio with lots of room for social distancing. Wear your mask.

Sunset Yoga Downtown

Fourth Blu River Park, Front and Madison in Downtown Memphis, downtownmemphis.com, Sunday, August 16th, 6:15 p.m., free Join instructor Bridget Danielle on Fourth Blu or on Facebook Live for a weekly yoga series. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Memphis Fashion Week 2020

Various locations, visit website memphisfashionweek.org for the schedule of events, Tuesday-Friday, August 18-21, $25 Celebrate local fashion and supporters. Events include Emerging Memphis Designer Project Celebration, Emerging Memphis Designer Project Showcase, and featured local retailers for shopping. Sip. Shop. Support local.